Question

Apply concepts you have learned in this chapter by analyzing images outside the text. The painting is by Giovanni Paolo Panini, a product of the academy system. Identify characteristics associated with this system by placing each label in the appropriate category.

Answer 1

The characteristics associated with Arts Academies are:Giovanni Paolo Panini,

1. Cosimo de Medici sponsored the first formal academy
2. Emphasized works from the Classical past.
3. Focus on mastering the human form
4. Inherently conservative.

The characteristics that are not associated with Arts Academies are:

• Giorgio Vasari argued against the academy system
• Both men & women could enroll as students
• Emphasized the importance of landscape painting.

The explanation of the characteristics are as follows:

1. Cosimo de Medici sponsored the first formal academy: Historical sponsorship by influential patrons like Cosimo de Medici shows role of patronage in the development and support of arts academies.

2. Emphasized works from the Classical past: Arts academies tend to place a strong emphasis on studying and drawing inspiration from classical art and antiquity as a foundation for artistic learning and expression.

3. Focus on mastering the human form: Academies often prioritize the study and mastery of the human form including anatomy and figurative art as a fundamental aspect of artistic training.

4. Inherently conservative: Arts academies are often associated with a conservative approach to art, emphasizing traditional techniques, styles and values in their curriculum and artistic philosophy.